Job Description
Immediate opening for an experienced Payroll Clerk in Sacramento! Join our dynamic finance team and become the backbone of employee compensation. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.
Why Join Us? We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive culture where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and operational excellence. Enjoy flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for deductions, taxes, and voluntary contributions
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies with bank statements
- Generate year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Maintain confidential employee records and audit trails
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, or similar payroll systems
- Deep knowledge of federal/state payroll tax laws (CA, OR, NV)
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent certification (CPP preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail with 99.9% accuracy rate
- Ability to manage confidential data with discretion
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex payroll scenarios